We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you,

Now on the topic of times and seasons, brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you.

Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,

My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, because you know that we will be judged more strictly.

Therefore do not be surprised, brothers and sisters, if the world hates you.

But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher and you are all brothers.

There were seven brothers. The first one married, and when he died he had no children.

So he was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.”

But when his brothers had gone up to the feast, then Jesus himself also went up, not openly but in secret.

When the brothers found out about this, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus.

Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through this one forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,

After they stopped speaking, James replied, “Brothers, listen to me.

Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God on behalf of my fellow Israelites is for their salvation.

For members of Chloe’s household have made it clear to me, my brothers and sisters, that there are quarrels among you.

So, brothers and sisters, I could not speak to you as spiritual people, but instead as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ.

Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking. Instead, be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.

Every day I am in danger of death! This is as sure as my boasting in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,

If there is any question about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; if there is any question about our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ.